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So waste another pick on a QB who is nothing more then a backup? Makes sense

Yes, at some point you have to draft what you feel could ultimately be Ben's replacement. Do you want to wait until Ben is retired before beginning to look for another QB? Are you happy with Gradkowski or Jones as your back up? You take every available opportunity to strengthen your roster as a whole. Not saying I'm in love with Boyd, because I'm not, I thought he performed as if he were one of the worst QB's at the combine.

Originally Posted by questforSB7

And I have EVERY Steelers game on tape going back 20 years BEFORE Terry Bradshaw even picked up a football.

Yes, at some point you have to draft what you feel could ultimately be Ben's replacement. Do you want to wait until Ben is retired before beginning to look for another QB? Are you happy with Gradkowski or Jones as your back up? You take every available opportunity to strengthen your roster as a whole. Not saying I'm in love with Boyd, because I'm not, I thought he performed as if he were one of the worst QB's at the combine.

I would rather take a QB in the first in 2 years. That way, it pushes Ben to play better because he knows his days/years are numbered. Plus, it would make better competition between Ben and his successor. Hell, if the Steelers hit the draft on the head from last year and this year and we make the playoffs and look like they are legitimate playoff contenders for the next few years. I would gladly select Hundley next year.

I beleive Ben only has about 4 seasons left anyways. His body has taken so much of a beating throughout his career.

I would rather take a QB in the first in 2 years. That way, it pushes Ben to play better because he knows his days/years are numbered. Plus, it would make better competition between Ben and his successor. Hell, if the Steelers hit the draft on the head from last year and this year and we make the playoffs and look like they are legitimate playoff contenders for the next few years. I would gladly select Hundley next year.

I beleive Ben only has about 4 seasons left anyways. His body has taken so much of a beating throughout his career.

Does this tickle your fancy any better? (I actually like this draft scenario the best)

If it were even possible for a draft to break this way, I say I have the winner here. 2 picks from being able to scoop Archer in the 7th. I didn't get to address safety but this also doesn't include our comp in the 3rd where Reynolds should have been sitting, or sign a free agent...lol.